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Staples Electric LLC

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Your home is important, and your safety is important to us! We provide electrical system safety inspections. We can also upgrade the electrical safety devices in your home or increase your electric panel and service size so you can add new electrical devices to your home. Our professionals commonly install, repair and provide electrical system changes, maintenance for fuse boxes, smoke detectors and lighting receptacles, home automation wiring and design. Are you remodeling? Staples Electric is the first to call for home improvements when you want to install new lighting, ceiling fans, change your light switches, improve data and networking signals, install a hot tub, or upgrade your electric panel to handle today's new electric components and accessories. Staples Electric will care for your home as though it is our own. Work areas will be carefully draped with plastic and your project will be completed with neat, high-quality results that will make you proud. We are one of the few electricians in the area that includes a rough patch to any holes made to drywall. As one of Northern Virginia’s favorite electricians, you can count on Staples Electric to provide the best installation and repair services at an affordable price. For small projects, we can provide an estimate by phone or email. We provide free, no-obligation on-site estimates for larger projects. Service calls (repairs) are charged by time on site, one-hour minimum, no travel charges. Angie’s List Members receive a 10% discount for service calls (repairs), please ask for details when scheduling. Billing is COD and credit card. Staples Electric is a family-run business with 4-6 employees. . We are licensed and insured for your protection.

Business highlights

21 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Residential & commercial electrical installations & repair. New & upgraded electrical panels, recessed lighting, under cabinet lights, ceiling fans, new switch & outlet installs, microwave outlet installs, bath and attic exhaust fans, Electrical Vehicle charge stations, generators, dedicated circuits, hot tub installation, landscape lighting, data & media wiring, home automation, generators & home electrical safety checks.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$10.00

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9601 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 451-475 of 601 reviews

TRICIA H.
07/2008
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Craig Staples and his assistant changed out the electrical panel, added the microwave line and rerouted the outside line. Craig came back later and added the surge protector, hook up the attic fan and repair the outside outlet. The outside outlet was totally corroded and the outlet broken. There was another outlet box located below that one (I dug it out as it was about 6" underground). Craig replaced it with a taller, more substantial outlet box.
Description of Work: Switched out the main electrical 200-amp panel. Went from fuses to circuit breakers and added a whole house surge protector. Installed a separate line for the microwave, running from panel in garage, through the utility room and up through the wall between the kitchen and a bedroom upstairs. Removed an electric line running across the back of house (very tacky looking) to the sun porch, relocating it inside the house and through the wall to the porch. Replaced an outdoor outlet that had rusted out over the years. It was located in narrow space between a large tree and a fence. Also hooked up an attic fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Brenda K.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had no electricity in garage or in my laundry room, Staples Electric came out and rewired the house and installed new electrical wiring in both garage and laundry room.
Description of Work: Staples Electric came out to install electricity to laundry room and garage.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Michael S.
07/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The attic fan was not working when I moved into the house. It looked like the fan was installed, but just not wired in. After looking up electricians on Angie's List, I sent a project report to Staples Electric through their website on a Wednesday. That Friday Craig called and said he was in the neighborhood, and wanted to stop in to survey the work. After a few minutes he determined a mouse had gotten into the wiring, and the fan motor was dead so it would need to be replaced. He came back the very next Monday with a new fan, and had it installed and working very quickly. He provided an accurate estimate up front before any work was done, and was very professional. I will definitely be consulting him first for my next electrical project.
Description of Work: Replaced and re-wired a broken attic fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$171.15

Elizabeth L.
06/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was very nice, and he did a right away.
Description of Work: They pulled a permit for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Michael A.
06/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have used Staples Electric in the past, and they do great work.
Description of Work: After a recent storm, the electric wires along with cable and phone were ripped from the side of the house. The utility company said that I am responsible for the meter and the "point of contact" on the house. I called Staples Electric on Friday and Craig Staples was able to come out on Saturday to install the new meter and the "point of contact." He even spoke with the utility and we were able to get them back out to the house Saturday afternoon. Craig's work was both professional and meticulous.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$266

Lisa E.
06/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I found Craig on Angie's List 4 days ago, called to describe my problem and he immediately set up a time to come by the next day. He was delayed on a service call that day (a Friday afternoon), so called to give me plenty of notice and reschedule for the next morning. After checking out a few things he knew exactly what needed to be done and explained everything quite well. I mentioned some other electrical problems I had been having and he offered to take a look and make sure everything was in order. He was reliable, knowledgeable, and did what he said he was going to do, when he said he would do it. I'll be hiring him again to install lighting in a home office, and feel comfortable that I now have an electrician I can rely on.
Description of Work: Installed new outlet and circuit breaker for an Asko washing machine. I have had numerous problems with a heat pump, so he also checked out that installation done by another vendor last year in order to verify electrical wiring was correct.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

DORA M.
06/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was wonderful and he cleaned up after himself. If he was going to be late he called. He had to make several holes so he plastered them and painted them without charging me any extra money. He was very professional.
Description of Work: I needed to have an electrical stove put in. He rewired a whole part of the house so one could be put in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

KIERA S.
04/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Wonderful! The reason I called Staples (aside from the Angie's List recommendations) was that last year, when I was considering installing underfloor heating, Craig was nice enough to answer some of my questions on the phone and email me further info about what it would take to install. So this year, when I started suspecting I needed electrical work, I called Staples first. Craig came out for an estimate before the work began, and soon after, emailed price estimates on each individual project. About a week or so I had him out to start work. He discovered something unexpected when he opened a kitchen outlet, but was able to fix it and make it safe without a huge ordeal or expense. He figured out and fixed a GFCI issue -- something that a contractor had worked on for about six hours before giving up -- in about 15 minutes! When he came out for the second part of the job, he and his helper ably knocked out the projects in a few hours. He even offered to come back with a ladder to change out a bulb near the roof of the house! I sure wish I had him working on our electric a year ago instead of the other guy!
Description of Work: Corrected hazardous wiring issues in kitchen and bathroom; installed new GFCIs where needed; repaired outdoor outlets with GFCIs and bubble covers; fixed problem with exposed electrical box in basement; inspected various switches and outlets, and changed out hardware as needed; stabilized old hot tub wiring (from removed hot tub) on deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

JAMES L.
04/2008
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Required several trips but managed to work around both schedules.
Description of Work: Replaced 200A electrical service and installed GFI outlets on all existing circuits; added one new circuit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300

Stephanie H.
04/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They set up an appointment for the following business day. They were 2 hours late, but did call to update me. They did an excellent job making the repairs and even fixed a few wires in the breaker box that were wrong.
Description of Work: We had a dryer outlet that blew and they replaced the outlet and the corresponding circuit. They also corrected a splice that was in place when we moved in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$220

John K.
04/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My kitchen remodeling contractor (MAG Remodeling) tried to put everything on the same circuit, but the addition of the microwave was too much. He did not have a master electrician on staff, but was good friends with Craig Staples and had him come look at the problem. After a quick inspection the next day (Friday), Craig gave me a quote. On Monday morning at 7am, Craig and an associate showed up and worked straight through the day to connect the wire. They had to cut through parts of the ceiling, but did a great job of patching everything up. The didn't paint because I was having painters come later in the week. Everything has worked great for the last few weeks and I've very happy with the upgrade.
Description of Work: I needed an extra circuit run to my kitchen to help supply the microwave. There was just one circuit supplying power to the oven/range, disposal, and fridge. Also included installation of GFIC outlets and moving an outlet for a new cabinet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$950

Darlene B.
03/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Staples came on less than 24 hour notice. He was friendly, helpful, gave wonderful information in regards to electrical operation of the house and gave a fair estimate for one item that needed further repair.
Description of Work: Mr. Staples was contacted to evaluate some non-operable electrical outlets and equipment and reported circuit breaker problems in a new home we have just purchased. He checked all outlets in home, was able to get almost all problems fixed and resolved on the spot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Nannette H.
03/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Craig was very responsive, came on time, and was very neat. Craig came back at no additional charge to finish the job when some additional parts we needed came in (they replaced ones we had ordered in the wrong size).
Description of Work: Staples Electric replaced a number of electrical outlets and switch plates.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

JOSEPH E.
03/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Craig is great! When he saw I was unhappy with the two exterior outlets that I had originally wanted, he offered to replace them with four outlets and only charged me for replacing the boxes. The patchwork that he did on the drywall is so good, I didn't even have to paint it to match up the wall color. We recommend Crag highly. He's a great personality and very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. He will be back next week to do some additional exterior work.
Description of Work: Craig installed two exterior outlets to be controlled by interior switch. This involved making a hole in the drywall to feed the lines up to the switch controlling the exterior outlets. He also fixed a faulty interior outlet. Craig offered to replace the two exterior outlets with four, two of which would remain "live" and two controlled by the inside switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Monica B.
03/2008
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Craig was on time, took care to cover the work area and was very pleasant to deal with. When I asked him to change the outlet as an add on he did so for no charge.
Description of Work: Replaced an existing ceiling fan with a new one and changed an electrical outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Charlene H.
03/2008
5.0
drywall, lighting
  + 0 more
Extremely well. Craig called me back the day I left a message, requesting a quote. He came the next day to provide the quote. He arrived on time and was pleasant to work with. He and his staff were professional, did an excellent job, and left no trace of dust or dirt after completing the job.
Description of Work: Removed 1980's huge fluorescent light in kitchen and installed 6 recessed lighting fixtures. Patched drywall as required. I painted the ceiling after he completed the light installation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

David D.
02/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Company showed within hours of request for service, making a special stop, due to the circumstances of the call. On top of this, they charged a minimal fee.
Description of Work: Vendor performed emergency move of power box for handicapped widow. She had a new stove installed and due to the location of the power box, the stove partially block the path across kitchen for wheelchair bound senior citizen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

KRISTINA W.
02/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It took me a long time to find a electrcian I knew could handle the job. I had gotten many estimates and found that not only were Staples Electric prices thousands of dollars less than all my other quotes I could tell that Craig Staples had years of knowledge and expertise (and he even agreed to deal with the power company for me something that most other places had refused to do). Everything went wonderfully...exactly as planned. Craig was amazing!
Description of Work: I rehabbed a hundred year old farmhouse that needed to be totally and completely rewired and updated. Every thing needed to be done...from dealing with the power company to get service to totally rewiring the whole house to installing accent lighting and fixtures and hooking up appliances(everything is electric).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

GARY R.
02/2008
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He was a nice guy and easy to talk do. He gave me lots of options in order to save me money on the work. He came up with ways to accomplished what I wanted without breaking my bank. He laid plastic where he was working and cleaned up well when the job was completed.
Description of Work: He installed recessed lighting in the bedroom, living room and the kitchen. He re wired and routed the electrical connections to a garbage disposal that was shorting out due to a leak in the sink. He also installed an electrical outlet and sub panels.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Craig Z.
02/2008
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Craig Staples is fair, honest and does what he says he is going to do.
Description of Work: Added lights to closets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Chris C.
02/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Craig did a superior job. He even came back the next day to finish up.
Description of Work: We called Craig Staples after 1 electrician failed to even show up and another electrician did a lousy job wiring a hot tub and installing a few outlets. Craig did the work the same day. He and his coworker installed the wiring and checked all the previous installations to insure they were working properly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Katharine K.
02/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very smoothly. Mr. Staples came the day after I called him to give me an estimate. The work was done the next week.
Description of Work: Wired basement for a family room and half bath.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

KRISTIN B.
02/2008
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Excellent experience, very professional, in tune to customer input, excellent quality of work performed.
Description of Work: Craig arrived on time to install a ceiling fan and began work right away. First he cut two holes in the plaster and wired a new ceiling electrical fixture, then skillfully spackled the holes, leaving only the painting to me. When he discovered the fan extended too low into the room for the ceiling height, he suggested a solution of exchanging the fan for a flush mount, and offered to come back at a later date to complete the job. He returned when I'd received the new fan, installed it to my specifications, then educated me on the main functions of the fan and how to best use them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

SASHA M.
02/2008
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Excellent. Craig is not only professional, but also diligent and personal. He gives a good advice that is intended only to do the best job, without inflating costs. He is not to cut corners with the use of cheaply made fixtures, or shoddy work. He left us plenty of options in terms of choosing what we want and how we wanted the installation to be. He is a little late with his appointments ( 40-60 minutes late), but forgive him that because his attitude is in the right place: he works thoroughly on each client, and addresses unforeseen issues without rushing out the door. He communicates well by phone and e-mail, and keeps you informed. He treats male and female customers with equal professionalism.
Description of Work: Installed recessed lighting - lights in existing house (not new construction), far away from the nearest electrical line. Modified the switch to expand into three and added a dimmer. Patched the ceiling conceal the cabling. Cost included labor plus all the materials, including three lights $80 each.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

Lee W.
01/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The work was well done, a safety check performed and everything cleaned up. We asked his opinion on some under-cabinet fluorescent lights that hummed annoyingly. He explained how the structure and quality of such lights affect performance -- and noted some wiring that was installed contrary to code. He also gave a very reasonable estimate to replace the lights and wiring, and coached me on terminology to use in my complaint to the contractor who did the installing. He is a very personable man and takes pride in the quality of his work.
Description of Work: Craig Staples came to repair an outlet that had recently blown out, and to check other outlets and a dimmer switch my husband had installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Contact information

12564 Summit Manor Dr Suite 411, Fairfax, VA 22032

www.stapleselectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2710045424
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
02/28/2026

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Basement Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
Phone Wiring,
TV Service - Cable,
Pool and Spa Service,
Home Automation

FAQ

Staples Electric LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Staples Electric LLC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Staples Electric LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, Staples Electric LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Staples Electric LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Staples Electric LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Staples Electric LLC offers warranties.
Staples Electric LLC offers the following services: Residential & commercial electrical installations & repair. New & upgraded electrical panels, recessed lighting, under cabinet lights, ceiling fans, new switch & outlet installs, microwave outlet installs, bath and attic exhaust fans, Electrical Vehicle charge stations, generators, dedicated circuits, hot tub installation, landscape lighting, data & media wiring, home automation, generators & home electrical safety checks.

Contact information

12564 Summit Manor Dr Suite 411, Fairfax, VA 22032

www.stapleselectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed